Windows 10 19H1: The complete changelog

Microsoft is now hard at work on the next feature update for Windows 10, codenamed 19H1 and scheduled for release this April. This update is expected to include yet more changes, new features, and further UI refinements and improvements. Development of this release is just about feature complete, meaning we're not expecting this changelog to change too much between now and its official release this spring.

Windows Shell

A new light theme is available which turns the taskbar, Start menu, and other areas of the Windows Shell white.

Shadows are now present under several UI elements in including XAML context menus and window popups.

The login screen now features Acrylic blur effects.

The Emoji Panel is now drag-able.

Emoji 12, Kaomoji, and Symbols are available in the Emoji Panel.

Focus Assist will now automatically turn on when entering full screen in an app.

You can now customize quick actions directly within the Action Center.

A new brightness slider is now present in the quick actions area in Action Center.

The default wallpaper has been updated with lighter colors and a flatter aesthetic.